IS-3M - Egyptian version of Soviet heavy tanks; 1/72Model: CS 35

$ 13.00

"IS-3" made a strong impression on the Allies during the joint parade of allied forces in defeated Berlin. He produced for only one year, but in that time have released 2311 tanks. Despite the very serious reservations, the tank in the Army did not like - far from perfect engine, gearbox capricious, deflating housing at the seams, quite weak under-turret plate was unable to withstand the tower with thick armor, which amounted 220mm!

In 1948, it was decided to subject all the tanks on the modernization program to eliminate structural deficiencies. In the next and final upgrade has already held in 1960, the tank was designated IS-3M. It is different from the IS-3 new engine, which is equipped with a radio station and the driver's night vision device TVN-2. The tank was also increased body rigidity. In the bottom of the tower came under the door. Modernization greatly improve the reliability of the tank. True, the weight of the tank increased from 45 to 49 tons. The purpose of the last upgrade was bringing the tank to the level of the main tank of the time and the maximum unification components and assemblies. The export tanks were delivered in China and Egypt, where they were able to make war in the Arab-Israeli wars.